Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1898-04-03
Deathday
1981-05-23
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
George Jessel
Biography
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Jessel (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Reds
as Himself - Witness
The Other Side of the Wind
as George Jessel
Valley of the Dolls
as MC Grammy Awards
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
What's My Line?
as Self
Vega$
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
Stage Door Canteen
as George Jessel
The Jack Benny Program
as George Jessel